Bankless SotN#23: Crescendoing! w/ Eric Conner (Community Culture, & Staking, War Effort, Propaganda)
Nov 18, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Eric Conner, co-host of the EthHub podcast and Ethereum community advocate, shares insights on the vibrant culture of Ethereum during its formative years. He highlights the importance of community collaboration during the 2018-19 bear market. The conversation shifts to the ethical debate surrounding ETH staking, questioning whether it’s a patriotic duty or just yield farming. Eric also explores the evolution of community engagement, the dynamics of decentralized finance, and the implications of staking on Ethereum’s future.
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Eric Conner's Journey
- Eric Conner's background is in finance, and he got interested in Ethereum through DEXs.
- He fell into the "community manager" role organically, driven by passion during the bear market.
Ethereum's Evolving Community
- Early Ethereum was heavily developer-focused, making it difficult for those with non-dev backgrounds to participate.
- The community has since matured, recognizing the importance of diverse expertise like marketing, operations, and product.
Unifying the Ethereum Community
- Early Ethereum's community was fractured, with developers neglecting price discussions and investors separated on Reddit.
- The 2018-2019 bear market unified these groups, realizing the importance of a collaborative effort.